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I have heard that liquer is frowned upon. But Beer and wine are good locally. I thought it may be best to bring some with from duty-free. It's nice to have a cocktail in the room on occasion.
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Hi Debbie, Are there recommended liquers or wines, local to Egypt, to be purchased in Cairo.
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quote:Originally posted by sybyrite: Hi Debbie, Are there recommended liquers or wines, local to Egypt, to be purchased in Cairo.
There are NO liquers "local to Egypt" that you should be putting in your body unless you prefer a body bag to take you home in. DO NOT DRINK the locally made liquor. Got it? If you want rum, gin, whiskey or whatever, buy it at Duty Free or bring it in with you, or pay more for a 5* hotel to serve it to you. That is the ONLY way to get a "cocktail" in Egypt.
As for wine, there are some that are made here that are ok. They aren't award winning and if you are picky at all, you'll bring your own from your country or buy some French or Italian at the airport in Duty Free again....but if you run out, go with any of the Grand Marquis wines and they aren't too bad. After a bottle or two of something decent have a go at Omar Kayam red...you won't notice the difference if you've had enough of the good stuff first. LOL
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There are no liquor in Egypt,but in the rural countryside the people make a low-alcholic brew called booza. This probably is ancestrial to the brew in ancient Egypt.
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Technically there are liquor limits but they don't bother you much about them. If you can't keep a straight face and look like a tourist when you arrive, then don't sneak any in and just go for what is available in Duty Free. They will limit you to the legal limits.
As for the local liquor, it sends people home in Body Bags. Do you really need to know more?
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So how reasonably priced are the cigarettes? Duty free usually has carton, 10 packs, for $20-$25. for American cigarettes. Are they lower in Cairo?
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I think the Egyptian made Marboro's are like LE5 a pack so that would be just under a dollar still. Maybe they aren't as good as the U.S. made ones, but they aren't that bad considering how cheap they are.
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quote:Originally posted by Debbie: I think the Egyptian made Marboro's are like LE5 a pack so that would be just under a dollar still. Maybe they aren't as good as the U.S. made ones, but they aren't that bad considering how cheap they are.
Honestly I dont really notice a difference between US made Marlboro's and the Egyptian made ones, they are both equally awful, that's why luckily there are Camels...not in egypt though...
quote:Originally posted by Debbie: I think the Egyptian made Marboro's are like LE5 a pack so that would be just under a dollar still. Maybe they aren't as good as the U.S. made ones, but they aren't that bad considering how cheap they are.
thanks for the answers.. this is alot of help
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I am not drinking or smoking (I used to do both though) so I can't give any advise in this topic....
Why do you bother to say anything then?? It seems a bit pointless to post something when you haven't got anything to say about the actual topic don't you think?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by GiggleGirl: [b] Why do you bother to say anything then?? It seems a bit pointless to post something when you haven't got anything to say about the actual topic don't you think?
LOL GG
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quote:Originally posted by redsea: [QUOTE]Originally posted by GiggleGirl: [b] Why do you bother to say anything then?? It seems a bit pointless to post something when you haven't got anything to say about the actual topic don't you think?
LOL GG
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Well? It's true. What's the point. I see too much of her name as it is.
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quote:Originally posted by GiggleGirl: Why do you bother to say anything then?? It seems a bit pointless to post something when you haven't got anything to say about the actual topic don't you think?
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GG - Gotta say, you are right on with this one. I was wondering the exact same thing. Lily, what was the point of letting us all know that you don't drink or smoke? Just can't let a string go past without putting your name on it somehow? Good grief!
quote:Originally posted by Tigerlily: Good then, Debbie, are you scared I am writing too many posts? Don't worry, I am just up to a little over 300....
But to make my point. I never saw any foreigners bringing alcohol in. Alcohol in general is cheap in Egypt and so are cigarettes.
You can have as much as you want in quantities and you can have as much fun as you want to have over there - if thats whats your desire is .....
Well I put these days behind me - and I don't even have to count any more shoes ........
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the question was why you bother to write when you have nothing to say???? do you understand?? lool :
you are strange
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tigerlily: [b] Just answered you on another post: What do you have to say? Haven't even been to the country, right?
And if thats all (cigarettes und drinks) what tourists are interested in when coming to Egypt ......
no iam not yet to the country, iam going in summer and we ask about all, not only cigarettes and alchol, we are free to ask but when you have nothing to say just keep quiet
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quote:Originally posted by Tigerlily: Just answered you on another post: What do you have to say? Haven't even been to the country, right?
And if thats all (cigarettes und drinks) what tourists are interested in when coming to Egypt ......
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i dont think thats all if you look at the rest of questions but may be you dont know how to look. you dont have anything to say here in this topic so go write in the rest about what you know ..
quote:Originally posted by Tigerlily: Good then, Debbie, are you scared I am writing too many posts? Don't worry, I am just up to a little over 300....
Lily....Yes, OMG, I was scared. No, terrified! I was shaking in my boots. Thank you for putting my mind at ease.
quote:Originally posted by Tigerlily: I am not drinking or smoking (I used to do both though) so I can't give any advise in this topic...
You sure came up with a lot more to say on the same topic when you posted this:
quote:Originally posted by Tigerlily: But to make my point. I never saw any foreigners bringing alcohol in. Alcohol in general is cheap in Egypt and so are cigarettes.
You can have as much as you want in quantities and you can have as much fun as you want to have over there - if thats whats your desire is .....
Well I put these days behind me - and I don't even have to count any more shoes ........
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debbie you are clearly mistaken because she never saw it and she's lived in egypt 3 years. and you've only lived in egypt...oh. never mind.
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quote:Originally posted by ExptinCAI: debbie you are clearly mistaken because she never saw it and she's lived in egypt 3 years. and you've only lived in egypt...oh. never mind.
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